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**Vacation All I Ever Wanted...Vacation Had to Get Away** Culminating Assignment for Latin America


Hope you enjoyed the Go-Go's Vacation. And yes, you are going to have to get away. All of you. You will be taking a vacation to one of the nations in Latin America or the Caribbean. So pack your bags, and don't forget your passport. Above all else, it's a holiday that you get to plan and virtually attend. I hope you enjoy your trip.
80 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Traveled

Objective:
  • Learn about a nation from the stand point of a tourist.
  • Plan a trip that involves budgeting, air, land or sea travel, sightseeing, and a travel itinerary.
  • Learn about what types of travel are available in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Challenge:
  • Budget is limited to just US$ 3,750 dollars.
  • The time you spend in the country you visit must be at the very least one full week (calender week) in the country. This does not count travel days.
  • You have to visit (stay over night) in at least two locations.
  • You must budget for pre-trip expenses from the funds above if they exist, i.e. inoculations for disease, visas, insurance etc.

Final Product:
  • Any format, but must contain:
    • A detailed travel itinerary which provides detail as to costs etc.
    • A description of tourist sites, places of interest, and things to do where you are going.
    • Budget for at least one souvenir which is particular to the nation you visited.
    • Provide pictures of each place you will visit, i.e. tourist sites, beaches, jungles, cities etc.
    • A map of your trip. This map must follow the same idea that is presented here on Google Maps Tutorial. Watch this tutorial. It explains how you can make a map(s) that you will show for your trip. This is pretty fun stuff. Be sure to insert some notes, pictures, or even video along that route of your trip.
    • A statement (200-250 words) of why you chose that particular country and the places in it to visit.
    • A statement of the dangers/challenges of travel in that nation or area.
    • All costs associated with this trip, i.e. visas, inoculations, medications etc. are to be identified in the budget.
  • DUE DATE: TBA
  • Research Report : My Travel Itinerary for World Geography

    • Total of 35 points


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